Alpha Workholding Brochure

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Hand Controlled Permanent Magnet Lifters


Alpha Workholding Solutions is proud to announce the latest development in Permanent Lift Magnet technology…

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The Eagle Lift® utilizes state of the art technology to make a powerful, lightweight permanent lifting magnet. Our exclusive Test Talon® feature allows an operator to safely test load feasibility and a deep “V” notch between the pole shoes allows greater stability when lifting round stock. Other features include: • Permanent Magnet; does NOT require electricity • Smooth Lever Action between Off & On positions • Bi-Polar capabilities enable the unit to lift both flat and round stock safely • Safety factors exceeding industry standards • Single hand operation • Very little residual magnetism at OFF makes lifter positioning easier • Portable, compact and lightweight • 3 Year Warranty • Made

in the USA


Test Talon

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pat. pending

Safety Feature

The engineers at Alpha Workholding Solutions share your concerns for safety in the workplace. That’s why they designed the Eagle Lift® with the exclusive Test Talon®. By simply moving the handle to the “Test” position, the operator can undertake a trial lift. If the Eagle Lift® successfully lifts the load with the Test Talon® engaged, the handle can be moved to the “On” position and the operator can continue the lift confident that the load is within the rated capacity of the Eagle Lift®.


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Product Specifications

(Imperial Data) Product Dimensions

Safe Working Load (SWL)* Flat Capacity (lbs)

Round Capacity (lbs/range inch)

Min Contact Area (in)

Min Load Thickness (in)

Max Load Length (ft)

Unit Weight (lbs)

L (in)

W (in)

H (in)

250

N/A

4x2

1

4

10

5

EL-600

600

300/4–12

4x4

1

6

16

5

EL-1200

1200

600/4–12

8.5 x 4

1

10

30

10 ½

5

EL-2500

2500

1250/6–20

11 x 6

1.37

10

115

14 ½

EL-5000

5000

2500/6–20

22 x 6

1.37

12

210

25 ½

Model Number EL-250

Product Specifications

(Metric Data) Product Dimensions

Safe Working Load (SWL)* Model Number

Flat Capacity (kg)

Round Capacity (kg/range mm)

Min Contact Area (mm)

Min Load Thickness (mm)

Max Load Length (m)

Unit Weight (kg)

L (mm)

W (mm)

H (mm)

EL-M125

125

N/A

103 x 50

25

1.2

4

120

125

120

EL-M275

275

140/100–300

103 x 100

25

1.8

7

165

125

120

EL-M550

550

275/100–300

212 x 103

25

3

13

280

125

120

EL-M1100

1100

550/150–500

284 x 151

35

3

52

370

190

190

EL-M2200

2200

1100/150–500

568 x 151

35

3.6

95

650

190

190

Test load is approximately three times rated load. Variation on round capacities are available as a special order. *Never exceed SWL (Safe Working Load) and always observe safe lifting practices. The Pole/Workpiece contact area is absolute minimum permissible. Test load was based on a machined, flat, mild steel of greater than or equal to the minimum thickness stated.

Hartland, WI 53029 TOLL FREE (877) 217-6900 FAX (262) 369-7219 www.alphaworkholding.com


A-POD

VERSATILE CLAMPING FOR TODAY’S MACHINING BUT THERE IS HOPE...


ARE YOU WORKHOLDING IN THE 21ST CENTURY? Picture this scenario: Sophisticated factory; highly advanced machining center with the latest computerized numerical control; a carousel full of the latest quality tools. Action and noise concludes allowing the machine operator (for the first time since he loaded the part) to open the guards whereupon he reaches for his trusty wrench! In many cases, the single most laborious operation associated

with metal cutting is the clamping and unclamping of the workpiece–workholding, and this is largely due to the fact that time appears to have stood still. A-POD technology is a revolutionary new workholding system designed to minimize machine downtime. Push-button clamping that provides greater tool accessibility.

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THE A-POD DISSECTED Module Unparalleled Flexibility Face Milling 1 AA-Pod 6 The self-contained Permanent-Electro Magnet. 4 Positioning for maximum force and cutter uniform and consistent underside supclearance is easy and restricted only by the port provided by a magnet often means Flux Height machine bed. faster feed rates and better surface finish 2 Low Magnetic Flux is in perfect balance and due primarily to the significant reduction in emanates less than ½" into the workpiece, Edge Milling vibration. 5 minimizing the negative effects of stray flux. With the absence of external clamps, true 360˚ machining is made possible maximizDrilling and Tapping Force 7 ing operations per set-up. Control of magnetic flux is much greater 3 Magnetic Each module delivers up to 1400 lbs of with A-Pods, facilitating the easy evacuation clamp force.

of chips from the machining area, even on delicate threads.


QUESTION & ANSWER What makes A-Pod technology different from conventional magnetic chucks? A set of A-Pods for a given size is significantly more cost effective than the purchase of a single chuck. A-Pods can be split up and placed on different machines unlike a conventional chuck making ROI’s more justifiable. A-Pods will provide adequate force to hold the part and at the same time provide clearance for thru and edge milling operations. A-Pods have a lower depth of field than most (milling) magnetic chucks which make them better for thinner plates. There is no magnetic interference on thru machining operations since there is no magnet underneath. A set of A-Pods for a given size have much less weight than a magnetic chuck.

How does the clamp force relate to machine force? The calculation method for determining the number of A-Pods required is very simple and can be simply determined by the machine spindle power. What happens to the chips? Because of the low depth of field, and the flexibility of positioning, A-Pods have less chip interference than any other magnetic system.

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Boring 8 Thru Unlike conventional magnetic chucks, the use of A-Pods means that thru machining is undertaken over nonmagnetic areas thus reducing chip build-up.

Is A-Pod best suited to production or one-off environments? The first advantage of A-Pod is to provide better accessibility to the cutting tool, the second advantage is to reduce set-up time. Both these advantages are equally suitable to production and one-off environments. Other benefits associated with better workpiece finish, longer tool life, and the fact that the set-up arrangement can be determined by the machine programmer thus taking the burden off the Operator also benefit both industries. How do A-Pods mount to the machine? Each A-Pod is supplied with a ½"-13 thru bolt and tee-nut. Alternatively, a sub-plate can be manufactured to provide even greater positional flexibility. How would A-Pod work on multi-pallet machines? The junction box and pods will remain on the table. A single (removable) cable from the controller will be used to connect the system at each changeover. All cables and junction box are water tight and designed to withstand hot chips. Can I add more A-Pods to my system at a later time? Yes, unlike conventional chucks, there is never a wrong size. A-Pods can be added or relocated to another machine as determined by the application. I also work with non-ferrous materials, do I have to remove A-Pod every time? No. Many companies need the flexibility of machining magnetic and non-magnetic materials as well as big parts and small parts. Conventional fixture plates and vices are often made from steel, the A-Pods can be designed to locate and clamp these devices at the touch of a button.


THE A-POD AND CONTROLLER SETUP 1. Machine Interlock 2. Controller 3. Mains Cable 4. Hand Pendant 5. Controller Discharge Cable 6. Junction Box 7. A-Pod Discarge Cable 8. A-Pod Module

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A-POD SPECS Max Number per Controller for Given Voltage Number of Pods for Each Junction Box Type

Voltage Type

Other Specifications for the A-Pod

110/120

200/240

400/480

SD Controller

12

24

48

MD Controller

48

96

192

AJB-12 Junction Box

12

AJB-24 Junction Box

24

Pod Contact Diameter: 92.50mm/3.641in. Pod Base Diameter: 106.00mm/4.173in. Pod Height: 71.00mm/2.795in. Pod Fixing Detail 1/2-13 Cap HD Screw and TEE Nut Standard Cable Lengths Controller Discharge: 10ft. Pod Discharge: 6ft. Hand Pendant: 10ft.

Hartland, WI 53029 TOLL FREE (877) 217-6900 | FAX (262) 369-7219 www.alphaworkholding.com

OUR AWARD WINNING LINE-UP


The Alpha ◆ Mill ◆ Round Milling Chuck is a Permanent-Electro Magnetic System, it requires electricity for just a fraction of a second to polarize the magnets contained within the chuck. No electricity is required to maintain the magnetism and is therefore “failsafe.” The Alpha Mill Round provides significant magnetic clamp force for milling, drilling, tapping and other machining processes, while managing the magnetic flux.

A A L L P P H H A A

ALPHA MILL ROUND POLE CHUCK Patent # 6,489,871 ◆

The Alpha Mill Round uses Permanent-Electro Magnetic technology. Power turns magnetism ON or OFF. No Power is required to maintain the Magnetic Clamping. *Available in 110 volt, 220 volt and 440 volt.

Each Pole generates up to 1400 lbs of clamping force.

Magnetic Clamping reduces vibration and increases tool life.

Reduce set up time by up to 50% from conventional fixturing. Allows for 5 face machining in a single setup, therefore reducing the number of setups. It is perfect for contour work.

It is magnetically designed to substantially reduce stray flux, and provide significant clamp force for machining without troublesome chip adhesion.

Top Tooling – Simple mild steel Pole Risers can be used to raise the part off the surface of the magnet for through hole work to maintain polar balance thus further avoiding “troublesome chip adhesion”.

Each Alpha Mill Chuck is engineered and manufactured to a high quality standard and available in 4” increments in length and width, approximately 3.75” high.

The magnetic field penetrates only 0.400” deep into the work piece, keeping the surface of the work piece free of magnetism.

The Alpha Mill Round Controller is equipped with circuit breakers, ground fault detection and Current Sensing (to ensure sufficient current has passed to the chuck for maximum magnetic clamping force).

The Alpha Controller has the ability to be integrated into a machine’s PLC.

Mono block construction for greater rigidity and durability.

Solid Steel & Brass surfaces to seal against coolant ingress and maximize clamp force.

Available with flanged edge or counter board through holes to quickly mount to “T” slots or sub plates.

PERFECT FOR HARD MILLING

Ideal For: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Job Shops, Mold Shops or Production Machining Squaring Up Five Face Machining Thru’ Machining Pallet Applications Large Plate or block Applications

* voltage is dependent on the size of your magnetic system

www.alphaworkholding.com

P.O. Box 107, Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 367-3812 Fax: (262) 369-7218 Email: info@Alphaworkholding.com

M M II L L L L R R O O U U N N D D


The Alpha ◆ Perm permanent magnetic chucks are the ideal magnets for small to medium surface grinders, Sinker EDM’s or light machining. The Alpha ◆ Perm was created to deliver unparalleled flexibility by utilizing the latest, most powerful magnetic material (Nd Fe B). The Alpha ◆ Perm is built to last regardless of the environment and has a 2 year limited warranty.

RECTANGULAR CHUCKS

CIRCULAR CHUCKS RADIAL POLE ◆

Balanced - can be used at high RPM’s

Sealed against coolant ingress

Variable power

Removable handle

Magnetism to extreme edges

Sealed against coolant ingress

Variable power

Rigid construction - maintaining accuracy

Full face magnetism

Ideal for both grinding and EDM applications

Ideal for both Grinding and light Turning

Available in Standard and Fine Pole Pitch

Rigid construction - maintaining accuracy

Radially poled - ideal for annular workpieces

Removable center plug - for locating of parts

Standard Pole Pitch

Standard Pole

Fine Pole

Dimensions

AP0404

APF0404

4” x 4” x 2.25”

AP0606

APF0606

6” x 6” x 2.25”

AP0704

APF0704

7” x 4” x 2.25”

AP1005

APF1005

10” x 5” x 2.25”

AP1010

APF1010

10” x 10” x 2.25”

AP1206

APF1206

12” x 6” x 2.25”

AP1208

APF1208

12” x 8” x 2.75”

AP1212

APF1212

12” x 12” x 2.75”

AP1310

APF1310

13” x 10” x 2.75”

AP1406

APF1406

14” x 6” x 2.25”

AP1616

APF1616

16” x 16” x 2.75”

AP1806

APF1806

18” x 6” x 2.75”

AP1808

APF1808

18” x 8” x 2.75”

AP2008

APF2008

20” x 8” x 2.75”

AP2010

APF2010

20” x 10” x 2.75”

AP2408

APF2408

24” x 8” x 2.75”

AP2410

APF2410

24” x 10” x 2.75”

AP2412

APF2412

24” x 12” x 2.75”

Standard Pole Pitch: 10MM Steel 3MM Brass Fine Pole Pitch: 3.5MM Steel 3MM Brass

Model

Radial Pole Pitch

Dimensions

AP0400

4” Diameter x

2”

AP0600

6” Diameter x

2”

AP0900

9” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1200

12” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1400

14” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1600

16” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1800

18” Diameter x 2.5”

AP2000

20” Diameter x 3.25”

AP2400

24” Diameter x 3.25”

Center Plug - All Sizes All dimensions are nominal

Custom ID bores, top plates and blank top plates are also available.

All dimensions are nominal

Custom sizes, top plates and blank top plates are also available.

Fine Pole Pitch

www.alphaworkholding.com

P.O. Box 107, Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 367-3812 Fax: (262) 369-7218 Email: info@Alphaworkholding.com

A L P H A P E R M M A G N E T S


ALPHA WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONS P.O. Box 107 Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 367-3812 Fax: (262) 369-7218

OUR ALL NEW

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ALPHA Leading the world in magnetic work holding solutions

Available in one size 12” x 4” x 2” 45-90 degrees

0-90 degrees

0-45 degrees

Works on all makes of magnetic chucks!! Rotates to any angle!!

Other products provided by Alpha Workholding Solutions include:

ALPHA MILL 1•2•3 Individual Magnetic Modular Pods for milling, grinding, polishing, welding and more.

ALPHA POWER MILL

LIFT MAGNETS

Permanent milling magnet for VMC’s and Knee Mills.

250 Lbs. - 2000 Lbs. Capacity

MILLING MAGNETS For heavy milling, hard milling and contour milling.

ALPHA WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONS P.O. Box 107 Hartland, WI 53029 (262) 367-3812 (877) 217-6900 Fax: (262) 369-7218 Email: info@Alphaworkholding.com www.alphaworkholding.com


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